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Presents
LIAM GALLAGHER: AS IT WAS
In Theaters September 13, 2019
Available on Digital HD on Sept 17, 2019Available on VOD Platforms on October 8, 2019
Why Me? Why Not.
Liam Gallagher’s Upcoming Solo Album out September 20, 2019
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LOGLINE
The story of one of the greatest frontmen of all time, LIAM GALLAGHER: AS IT WAS charts the dizzying heights and bitter lows of an artist who defines what it is to be a rock and roll star.
SYNOPSIS
LIAM GALLAGHER: AS IT WAS tells the honest and emotional story of how one of rock music’s most electrifying frontmen fell from the dizzying heights of his champagne supernova years as part of the band Oasis into a musical wilderness of ostracism, booze, and bitter legal battles. In his own words, hear how Liam fought his way back, turning his fall from superstardom into the launch of a visionary solo career.With unparalleled access to every area of his life, directors Charlie Lightening and Gavin Fitzgerald invite us backstage for a no-holds-barred look at one of the most talked-about and charismatic artists of his generation
DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT
CHARLIE LIGHTENING: Having known Liam both personally and creatively over the past 10 years, to see him back where he should be, and to see the reaction to him once again has been fantastic. For Liam to let me in, to be there to capture it all, up close and personal and to tell the whole story in his own words makes for an amazing film. One of the greatest rock n roll comebacks of all times and you are there with him each step of the way. GAVIN FITZGERALD: Love him or loath him, Liam has an undeniably magnetic pull to the camera. From a very young age, his aura was inscribed into popular culture and it never disappeared, it just lay dormant. There's a need for this last standing rock & roll star and that is exemplified in the cross generational and dedicated fanbase he has. Whatever Liam does, they follow and it's incredible to watch. This film is an honest representation of Liam focusing on a period in his life that not many people know about.
PRODUCER STATEMENT
STEVEN LAPPIN: “As It Was” started initially as a behind the scenes making of Liam’s debut solo record. Working very closely with his long-term friend and personal film maker, Liam invited Charlie Lightening and later Gavin Fitzgerald to chronicle this fascinating turbulent chapter of his life. With unprecedented access to Liam, this was a very unique opportunity to make a very special film in which Liam was able to tell his own story in his own words for the very first time. Exploring all areas of
his life, this allowed us to craft a film which revealed the true man behind the image, illustrating a side of the man which has never been seen before. Being able to tell the story of one of the most original and authentic personalities in the history of music during this period of reinvention was a fascinating journey and a very rare opportunity in modern filmmaking.
FEATURED CAST
LIAM GALLAGHER: The electrifying presence, the mesmeric charisma, the audacious swagger, the incomparable way of singing lyrics that captured the zeitgeist and sound-tracked their times and beyond…perhaps more than anyone else, Liam Gallagher showed what it was like to be a real rock star in a band that conquered the world. But all that was in the Nineties. In the years that have followed, Liam Gallagher has struggled to define his role, ricocheting between projects in fashion and music while fighting his own personal demons all against the backdrop of an artist cast into the musical wilderness. Bitter legal battles, a seemingly eternal feud with his brother Noel, lethargy and boredom, lack of direction, booze, relationship troubles, the baiting from the celebrity circus, social media and a restless press: what do you do if you once stood on the peak of the mountain, but now can’t reach the first base? “AS IT WAS” will tell the emotional story of how Liam went from the dizzying heights in the Champagne Supernova years to a life drifting in the shadows, ostracized by the music industry and eclipsed by the acclaim for his brother’s Oasis after-life. For the last year, Liam has allowed Directors’ Charlie Lighting and Gavin Fitzgerald full access to his life as he embarks on his biggest challenge both personally and professionally since Oasis imploded– finding out who he is as both a man and an artist, risking everything he has on a new solo career that strips everything back to its musical core, and finding his own authentic voice. And, in this film and for the first time ever, Liam tells his own story in his own words – outspoken, opinionated, unmediated and unrestricted. Nothing is off limits as Liam lays it out about all aspects of his life in his characteristic style…a combination of candor, humor and devastating honesty. It’s set to be a fascinating and intimate portrait of one of Britain’s true rock ‘n’ roll originals.
FILMMAKER BIOS DIRECTOR – CHARLIE LIGHTENING: Charlie is a director/producer working predominately within the music industry making documentaries, music promos and live performance films. He has made films for artists such as Paul McCartney, Nile Rodgers, Noel Gallagher, Ronnie Wood, Robbie Williams, Bjork, Black Sabbath, Jamiroquai, Kasabian, to name a few. His last motion picture, 12/12/12 which he produced with the Weinstein company was executive produced and starred Paul McCartney as well as The Rolling Stones, The Who, Bruce Springsteen and Roger Waters. His first US theatrical release to great critical success. He also Produced the live 12/12/12 concert, which was watched by over 20 million people across the US. Having worked with Paul McCartney for the last 10 years documenting him on the road, Charlie has made numerous films with him. A particular highlight 'Paul McCartney - In Performance at the White House', with an ongoing feature documentary hoping to be his next project. Charlies strength has always been gaining the trust of these stars and in turn the access he gains is unique. His journey has come full circle with his relationship with Liam Gallagher, and to be around to capture one of the biggest rock n roll comebacks ever has been an amazing experience DIRECTOR – GAVIN FITZGERALD: Gavin FitzGerald’s first feature length documentary, Conor McGregor: Notorious, was the highest grossing Irish documentary of all time. The film was distributed by Universal Pictures and had a worldwide cinema release. This was a four year long project that built on the tremendous success of his television series documenting the rise of the controversial Irish UFC fighter. Gavin is from Dublin, Ireland but regularly travels abroad pursuing new and exciting stories with broad cinematic appeal. He has a number of new films in development as well as the recently completed Liam Gallagher: As It Was documentary which charts Liam Gallagher's musical journey - post the infamous Oasis split. PRODUCER – STEVEN LAPPIN: Steven is an independent producer working in television, film and theatre. His recent work includes producing feature documentary films for “Freedom “for George Michael which tragically was to be George’s final piece of work, and now Liam Gallagher’s “As It Was”. He is the originating producer of “Girl from the North Country” the Olivier award winning theatre show based on the music of Bob Dylan. Steven has produced acclaimed music specials A Night with Beyoncé, One Night with Rod Stewart, An Audience with Neil Diamond. For many years he series produced the talk show Parkinson and many other iconic entertainment shows. In addition, Steven has a proven track record in show-running iconic entertainment series and global events such as One Love Manchester. He produced the motion picture “Springsteen and I” for cinematic release, documentaries Joanna Lumley: Elvis and Me, Dara O’Brian Meets Stephen Hawking, and most recently Sheridan Smith “Coming Home”.
OPENING CREDITS
Lorton Entertainment Presents
A Firepit Production In association with Lightening Films
and Toughnut Films
As It Was
CLOSING CREDITS
Directed byCharlie Lightening
Directed by
Gavin Fitzgerald
Produced bySteven Lappin
Film Editor
Nick J Webb
Line ProducerJames Roberts
Art Director
Dylan Kendle
Executive Producers Lorton EntertainmentJulian Bird
Joel KennedyTim Davenport
Archive and Title Post Production
Jon Hollis/Raised By Wolves
Archive ProducersCath Pick
Martyn JamesDaniel Dempster
Assistant ProducerHilary Whitley
Music Supervisor
Jane Bridgeman
Directors of PhotographyDan Lightening
J J RolfeJaimie GramstonDavid Meadows
Sound Recordists
Chris WrightStuart WindleRicky Barber
Camera Operators
Dan McPakePaul BuglerSean Lomax
Ben WorthingtonPeter GregoryBen Hanratty
Darragh McCarthyMartin Lightening
Gaffer
Phil Hurst
Drone OperatorVisual Skies
Steadycam Operator
Simon Wood
Focus PullerJoe Wright
Assistant Camera
Eugen Ebanca
Production AssistantHannah Bush Bailey
Production Runner
Ola SoyemiCullen Farleigh
DIT
Ross CraigLewis Abbott
Make Up Artist
Pamela Cochrane
US Location ManagerSkoti Collins
Assistant Editor
Alex Ford
DI ProducerMarie Valentino
Halo Post Head of Film
David Turner
Re-Recording MixerJohn Rogerson
Online Editor
Andrew Penfold
DI ColouristKatherine Jamieson
DI Assistant
Edward Corrigan
ProducerCharlie Lightening
Line ProducerOctavia Landy
Contributors
Debbie GwytherPaul Gallagher
Peggy GallagherLennon GallagherGene GallagherMolly Moorish
BoneheadPhil ChristieMike Smith
Jay MehlerDrew McConnell
Mike MooreDan McDougall
Dan Grech-MargueratChristian Madden
Jo WhileyTed Kessler
Sam EldridgeKatie GwytherAmy Williams
MistaJamJ J Finan, Charlestown
Aurelio Reyes “El Gallo De Chiapas”
U Rock ManagementSam EldridgeRoy Eldridge
Kate HardwickFred Lane-Fox
Warner Music UK
Phil ChristieJennifer IvoryAlex Burford
Peter BreedenMax Gore
Cara-Louise Gourlay
Lorton EntertainmentJoseph Berry Jr
Angus CarlillJason Mackay
Ben GallopArthur Landon
Ed BarrattDave Shear
Tommy GordonAbi Gadsby
Angus Paskin Orr
LegalWill Lyons
Delphine SeddonJames Radice
Sam Tatton-Brown
Alastair MavorAntony Swiatek
Nicki ParfittAndy Lee
Christos MichaelsJohan Ewing
AccountantsMark Witt
Archive
Getty ImagesBBC
Screen OceanAP Archive
So TelevisionVideoplugger
SplashSTV
Tim Abbott
With Thanks toAir Studios
Richard PrestageCamden Studios
Z StudiosLiz Stirling
Get ChauffeuredPromotive
Ben PomphrettBen Challis/GlastonburyMcGowan Transcriptions
Henry NormalClaire HaggerZap Studios
With Special Thanks to
Andrew BillettAndrew & Elizabeth Bowman
Nick RobinsonNeil Robertson
James HoldsworthSimon Champ